#same direction cannon

Openings

Same Direction and Opposite Direction Cannons: When Black Answers the Central Cannon With a Central Cannon of Its Own

Both sides put a cannon in the center. How Same Direction and Opposite Direction Cannons differ, why they lead to sharp play, and plans and dangers for each sid

28/09/2026 5 min read

Openings

The Central Cannon Opening (C2=5): Xiangqi's Most Popular First Move, Its Ideas, Main Replies and Typical Plans

The Central Cannon, C2=5, is xiangqi's most played first move. What it attacks, how Black usually answers, the plans that follow, and the traps to avoid.

28/09/2026 6 min read